Monterey 218 SS Surf Package vs Schaefer 365: 5-year value retention (65% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Schaefer 365 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Schaefer 365 comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 65% for the Monterey 218 SS Surf Package. Over the first five years the Schaefer 365 loses roughly $119,178 while the Monterey 218 SS Surf Package loses about $31,856 — a gap near $-87322.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Schaefer 365 sheds about 12% in year one versus 7% for the Monterey 218 SS Surf Package. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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